Jewell Set to Tweak His Side for Burnley's Visit Wed 21st Mar 2012 10:42 Boss Paul Jewell looks set to tweak his side as the Blues go into their fifth game in March with Burnley the opposition at Portman Road this evening (KO 7.45pm). The Town manager has said one or two players have gone slightly off the boil recently with matches coming thick and fast. |
Town 3-2 Peterborough Sat 17th Mar 2012 17:04 Aaron Cresswell’s first goal for Town eventually saw the Blues to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Peterborough United at Portman Road. Grant Leadbitter put the Blues ahead but Tyrone Barnett made it 1-1 at the break. Daryl Murphy nodded the home side back in front, then Posh sub Emile Sinclair equalised, prior to Cresswell’s winner, which deflected in off Gabriel Zakuani. |
Martin Set for Recall as Blues Face Peterborough Fri 16th Mar 2012 13:16 Boss Paul Jewell appears set to recall midfielder Lee Martin as the Blues look to lay to rest the ghost of August’s 7-1 defeat at London Road when Peterborough visit Portman Road on Saturday. The 25-year-old, sent off in that thrashing, was rested for last week’s game at Hull due to tiredness and concerns about the heavy surface at the KC Stadium. |
Jewell Confirms Edwards Took Pay Cut Fri 16th Mar 2012 08:43 Town boss Paul Jewell has confirmed that skipper Carlos Edwards’s new contract will see the 33-year-old take a big drop in wages. The Trinidadian has agreed new terms — understood to be worth around half of his current deal - keeping him at Portman Road for another year with the option of a further season triggered after he makes a set number of league starts in 2012/13. |
Hull City 2-2 Town Sat 10th Mar 2012 17:20 Grant Leadbitter netted two goals in four second half minutes as the Blues came from behind to draw 2-2 at Hull City. The former skipper converted a penalty and then hammered home from the edge of the box after Robbie Brady and Robert Koren had looked to have won the game for the home side. |
Hutchings Looking for More of the Same From Youngsters at Hull Fri 09th Mar 2012 12:43 Assistant boss Chris Hutchings has challenged Town’s younger players to keep showing they’re worth their shirts when the Blues take on Hull City at the KC Stadium on Saturday. The likes of Tommy Smith, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Andy Drury, older but inexperienced in the Championship, have been keeping senior players such as Ibrahima Sonko, Lee Bowyer and, prior to his suspension, Jimmy Bullard on the bench. |
Unchanged Side Could Face Saints Tue 06th Mar 2012 11:21 Town boss Paul Jewell looks set to name an unchanged side for this evening’s game against Championship leaders Southampton at St Mary’s. The Blues will be looking to avenge the Saints’ 5-2 victory at Portman Road earlier in the season. |
Jewell: Expect Changes During Hectic Month Tue 06th Mar 2012 10:04 Blues boss Paul Jewell says he’s told his players to expect him to make the odd change to his side during this month’s run of eight fixtures. After Saturday’s 3-0 home victory over Bristol City, Town face leaders Southampton at St Mary’s this evening. |
Jewell: Drury Has Been Terrific Mon 05th Mar 2012 06:00 Town boss Paul Jewell has paid tribute to midfielder Andy Drury for his terrific performances since he broke back into the side in January. The 28-year-old, who joined the Blues from Luton for £150,000 just over a year ago, scored a brilliant first home goal to complete Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Bristol City. |
Town 3-0 Bristol City Sat 03rd Mar 2012 17:07 Goals from Michael Chopra, Tommy Smith and Andy Drury saw the Blues to a very comfortable 3-0 home victory over Bristol City. Chopra nodded in his 13th of the season from a Lee Martin cross in the 25th minute, Smith powered home a Drury corner on 66 with the midfielder lashing home the third with five minutes remaining. |